June 18, 2019 Our 25th Year of Publishing (979) 849-5407 PLEASE mybulletinnewspaper.com © 2019 TAKE ONE LAKE JACKSON • CLUTE • RICHWOOD • FREEPORT • OYSTER CREEK • ANGLETON • DANBURY • ALVIN • WEST COLUMBIA • BRAZORIA • SWEENY Headlines Shingle shot make for saga – Part 2 By John Toth good stories The Bulletin This shot is not going to be as By Ernie Williams bad as the first one, the kind nurse The Bulletin reassured me. “I didn’t have as Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing, two many reactions to the second one,” giant pandas gifted to the United she said. States by China after Richard That made me feel better, know- Nixon’s visit to Beijing, arrived to ing that the nurse who administered much fanfare at the Smithsonian my second of two shingles vaccines Zoo in April of 1972. also had the shot. I just took some The View from My Seat Tylenol every four to six hours, and I was fine,” she assured me. There was, by media accounts, That’s good, because the first “panda-monium.” shot knocked me off track a little The zoo wanted to breed the two pandas as part of a program Ramblings to protect the species. But there was a problem. Baby Ling Ling for two days. I had a headache and (the female) and baby Hsing Hsing fever, felt drained, my joints ached, (the male) had never seen pandas Two brothers, knife, milk carton: What could go wrong? and the place on my arm where I got mate. They were clueless. By Edward A. Forbes younger boys. your one. Don’t seem fair,” Donnis the shot was sore. The zoo tried everything, The Bulletin The dynamic duo was assigned replied (always so intent on fair- But I sucked it up like a good including showing panda porn We have journeyed back to the the task of washing, drying and ness). trooper and hid my misery. I didn’t in hopes of inspiring the young- Heights in Alvin, Texas, around putting dishes, utensils and pans in “Not true, I said. I’ll help when I’m want anyone to think that I was a (Continued on Page 15) 1954. Brother Donnis and I have their respective nesting places. done, and I’ll sock you if you don’t,” whiner. been delegated domestic chores. “Donnis, I’ll wash, and you dry I said. I scheduled the shot for a Thurs- I assume mother and Butch are and put stuff up. I’ll help when I’m Work commenced and pro- day, so that if there were any side We went sailing working. Older sister Edna, would through.” gressed along nicely for about 10 effects, they would not be on my be delegated to watch the three “You’ve given me two jobs to (Continued on Page 14) busiest days when work has to be done or else – there is no or else. It north to Alaska just has to be done. I want to replace heated steering wheel with A/C seats I think ahead like that. My second By Janice R. Edwards and third children were born as The Bulletin Beth-Ann Belthoff spaces. This is the way all park- their car with ease. The lines that scheduled to maximize vacation Husband Roy and I can cross one The Bulletin ing lots should be! Look how much delineate the space were actu- (Continued on Page 14) item off on our bucket list – sailing to Recently, when I needed a pair space is around this truck!” ally on the sides of the truck – not Alaska. of sneakers, my husband, Alan, underneath it! INSIDE THIS ISSUE At our children’s suggestion that and I ran out to our nearby Acad- Transplanted in Texas My Volkswagon Touraeg is we go with them, we took our first emy store. He was ecstatic as we coming off lease soon. I was thrilled cruise recently through the Inside got to the parking lot. It was as if He was pointing to the truck when we got it because it had a SENIOR FOCUS Passage. We had always wanted to angels began singing. across from our car. The person heated steering wheel. That won’t see Alaska, but something always “They get five stars from me,” he who was parked next to the truck do much good here, but if you ever Our monthly got in the way. Not this time. said. “They have nice big parking would actually be able to get into (Continued on Page 4) All totaled, we sailed 2,526 nauti- section filled cal miles. That’s a long way not to get seasick, not even once. That even surprised me, a first-time cruise with important, vacationer. June 22 (Continued on Page 14) interesting Like us on Facebook information for facebook.com/ brazoriacountybulletin seniors. Page 2 THE BULLETIN June 18, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Sikorsky wins $542 million to build 6 presidential helicopters The Hartford Courant (TNS) U.S. Department of Defense has remaining aircraft, part of 23 for the Sikorsky has received a $542 mil- announced. U.S. Marine Corps, will be delivered lion contract to build six presidential The remainder will be done in in 2022 and 2023. The contract also helicopters and provide parts and Coatesville, Pa., Owego, N.Y., includes work for spare parts and training support as part of a deal for Patuxent River, Md. and Quantico, training support. the high-profile project agreed to in Va. The VH-92A aircraft will increase 2014. Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed performance and payload over the Half the work will be performed Martin Corp., will begin deliveries current presidential helicopters that at Sikorsky’s plant in Stratford, the of the six helicopters in 2021. The have been used for more than 40 years, the Navy said. It will pro- vide enhanced crew coordination systems and communications and improve availability and maintain- ability. LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com- AND THE REST OF THE MONEY HE WASTED: A very mission for a Beer Retail Dealer’s unhappy man, who was bullied and ridiculed by his fellow workers at a On-Premise License (BE) by Heri- car servicing company in Strood, England, used his position as accounts tage Oaks Property, LLC, operating manager to embezzle more than $325,000, much of which he spent on as Heritage Oaks Golf Course, to drugs and extravagant parties featuring paid escorts. be located at 188 Freeman Blvd. IS EVERYTHING ALL RIGHT, SIR? Police took a man into cus- West Columbia , Brazoria County, tody after he was spotted at a convenience store in Mystic Islands, N.J., Texas. Officer of LLC, James Murray punching himself in the face. Underwood. BUT, THEN AGAIN, IT’S A VERY LOVING FAMILY: A woman said she was thinking of calling off her wedding when she discovered that her fiancé’s 16-year-old son had gotten her 15-year-old daughter pregnant. 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But this is a worthwhile WHISPER IN MY DIGITAL EAR replied, “I’m alive-ish,” and Alexa tradeoff for moths seeking pollen Q. Where do the personalities of answered rather whimsically, “I’m from large, slow-swaying flowers at AI assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, not really alive, but I can be lively night. Notes zoologist Eric Warrant, Apple’s Siri and Microsoft’s Cortana sometimes.” “This hasn’t been shown in any come from? THEY SEE IN COLOR other animal apart from hawkmoths, A. Professionals in “conversation IN THE DARK but the principle is so basic that design,” at the nexus of science Q. Though humans have marvel- it would be hard to believe it isn’t and art, labor to craft distinctive ous color vision, when the sun goes widespread.” identities for voice assistants, down, our world becomes black and POACHERS VS. SCIENCE says James Vlahos in “Discover” white. But recent experiments reveal Q. They’re the most poached and magazine. Users love it when AI that many creatures - including trafficked of all animals, yet they designers ladle on the personality. bees, moths, cockroaches, cuttlefish could vanish before scientists really For example, Amazon reports that and owl monkeys – maintain effec- get to know them. Do you know people engage with Alexa’s fun side tive color vision at night. What might what they are? rather than her practical functions be their trick? A. Clad in large scales, pangolins more than 50 percent of the time. A. The eye is like a camera with resemble oversized pine cones And when Microsoft was devel- many thousands of tiny pixels. and are in demand for both their oping the “voice” of Cortana, it And light is a stream of minute meat and their scales, says Amy got some direction from research particles called photons. Sensitive Yee in “Science” magazine. When showing that “consumers eagerly vision requires collecting as many faced with danger, they curl up in personify technology.” Further, an photons per pixel as possible. The an immobile hard ball, sadly making ambiguous, wishy-washy personal- obvious strategy - used by many them easier to catch. “Demand ity is universally disliked. “Born” nocturnal animals – is to have big for pangolin scales seems to be in 2014, Cortana emulates a cool eyes. But two other clever strategies surging, particularly in China and nerd, professing to like “Star Trek,” are available, says Amber Dance Vietnam, where they are believed “E.T.” and “The Hitchhiker’s Guide in “Scientific American” magazine: to cure ailments ranging from poor to the Galaxy.” She also sings, increase the effective size of pixels circulation and skin diseases to does impressions and celebrates Pi and lengthen the photon collection asthma.” Earlier this year, Hong Day. Her persona “lures people into time. Kong authorities made their largest spending time with her, which in turn For example, certain hawkmoths confiscation of scales ever — 8.3 benefits Cortana, who grows more dynamically adjust both, improv- tons representing 13,800 animals. capable through contact.” ing their low-light sensitivity by a In 2014, all eight species — four Designers make it clear that these factor of 100. The down side is that in Asia and four in Africa - were AI assistants are not trying to be bigger pixels reduce visual acuity declared threatened with extinction. But what makes conservation efforts “an uphill battle” is the difference between large endangered wildlife such as elephants and rhinos that attract tourist money and the small, shy, and mostly nocturnal pangolins. Furthermore, they are slow-breed- ing, giving birth to one offspring a year at most; they are also easily stressed and tend to die in captivity, which makes studying them difficult. Conservationists want to spread the word about how to protect the animals, and since mid-2017 in Uganda — home to all four African species - some 37 pangolins have been rescued. Says Yee, “… each pangolin saved is a victory.” (Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at [email protected])

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As it turns out, though, trading in sooner or later. “Have you given Why don’t they make cooled seats standard equipment in cars? my heated steering wheel for air- any thought to getting a truck?” he (Continued form Paghe 1) able and had the necessary safety with a hot flash, and I’m pretty sure conditioned seats is a tall order, and asked. move north and need to get a car, features. I could melt into the pavement like by that, I mean, pricey. It seems, air- Had he even been listening? that’s a really important feature to “Not really,” I responded. “I the Wicked Witch of the West. Or conditioned seats are not a typical At this rate, I’m not going to be have when the weather turns cold. definitely know I don’t want anything maybe I’ll turn into the Wicked Witch feature, such as a sunroof or GPS. getting a new car any time soon. I Keeping your hands warm helps too big.” of the West and then burst into My single request is found only in should have purchased glass slip- you to feel warmer all over. When It’s scary pulling the car into the flames. the top-tier vehicles. Go figure! Can pers, and like Cinderella, be driven you forget your gloves, having a garage, parking at the supermarket, Either way, I need air condition- everyone say pretty princess? in a pumpkin chariot. But this fairy heated steering wheel makes a cold and driving on 290, 610, 59, 8, and ing. We’ve started test-driving differ- tale doesn’t end that way. morning a little easier to bear. FM-anything. I’d really prefer some- At first, I didn’t think it seemed ent models. I’m now beginning to I guess I’ll be needing that new “Have you been thinking about thing smaller than what I’m driving like a tall order for this Jersey girl feel like Goldilocks instead of the pair of sneakers to walk where I what kind of car you want to drive?” now. I have only one requirement, living in Texas. I’m not needy or Wicked Witch. This one is too big; want to go. I just wish they came Alan asked. and that’s for air-conditioned seats. high-maintenance. I don’t care that one is too small. This one is too with air-conditioning. I’ve never really cared what I It’s soooo hot here. Couple the about the color of the car, or the low to the ground; that one has a (New-ish Texas resident B.A. drove, as long as it was depend- heat and humidity of the summer wheel covers, or the radio, or any high center of gravity. Belthoff welcomes your com- of the other items that may make or Alan reminded me that I was ments. You can reach her at Brazoria Lions install new officers break a deal for others. going to have to make a decision, [email protected].)

The Brazoria Lions Club named its 2019-2020 officers at their Jume 10 meeting. Brazoria Lion (and former District Governor) Bill James installed the new officers. They are as follows: President, Marie Hicks; 1st Vice President, Tina Dixon; 2nd Vice President, Bubba Davis; 3rd Vice President, Greg Pope; Treasurer, David Jordan; Secretary, Gloria Powell; Tail Twister, Roy Compton; Lion Tamer, Darrell Powell and Membership Chair, Kurt Buchanan. The 2018-19 Board of Directors are: Past President Gary Kersh, Charlotte Hopkins, Denise McCaskill and Frank Petteway, Sr. The Brazoria Lions Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. For more information on the Brazoria Lions Club, call (979) 798- 4444. ����������� ���������� ������ ���� ������ ����� ����� � ����� ����� ����� ����������� ������� ���� �������� ����� ������ ��������� ������ ����� � �������� ���� �������� �� ����� ���������� ������������ ������������ SENIOR FOCUS PAGES www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 June 18, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 5 admission. Lunch will be at partici- Space is limited. Senior Fun: Organized trips offered for seniors in county pants’ expense. In Freeport, seniors are invited Alvin also has a trip planned for to spend every third Monday at the When signing up online, partici- Barbecue. By Sharon Allen Toth Thursday, June 27, to Kim Son res- Velasco House at 110 Skinner from The Bulletin pants are asked to make sure they Another trip will be Tuesday, taurant in Sugarland, previously 10 a.m. to noon. July 25 and Aug. complete the transaction by clicking July 16, to the Now those 55+ can sign up online 1940 Air Terminal named best Vietnamese food by the 19 will feature Bunco. A light lunch the blue arrow on the final transac- for trips sponsored by The Travel- Museum at Houston Municipal Houston Press. Fee is $5 plus cost or snack will be provided, and it all tion screen. departing at 8:30 a.m. and ers Club at Angleton Recreation Airport, of meal. is free. For information, please call Space is limited on trips, and returning to Angleton at 5:30 p.m Center. Previously, trip reservations For information about trips, to (979)233-3306. availability is on a first-come basis. for $8. had to be made in person. register, and other senior center The Hurricane & Disaster Unless specified otherwise, lunch On July 25, the travelers will go The next Quarter sign-ups for the activities, including bridge, canasta, Preparedness Expo will be held will be at participants’ own expense to the Travelers Club at Angleton Recre- Texas Quilt Museum in dominoes and more, please call Saturday, June 22, at the Brazo- and is not included in fee. leaving at 8:30 a.m. ation Center will be held at 10 a.m. LaGrange, (281) 388-4298. ria County Fairgrounds at 901 S. and returning about 5:30 p.m. Fee June 20, but sign-ups will start at The next trip will be Tuesday, Lake Jackson Recreation Downing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25, to the is $17. 8 a.m that day for July, August and Confederate Cem- Center’s lunch group will be going Admission is free, and there will September trips. etery and Froberg’s Farm, both Every Wednesday, Angleton to Venezia’s Garden in Bay City be free hot dogs, drinks, door prizes departing the rec center at Sign up at https://secure.rec1. in Alvin, Recreation Center hosts the on Friday, July 12. It is $7 for mem- and goody bags while supplies last. 10 a.m and returning at 3 p.m. The which com/TX/angleton-tx/catalog or at the Wednesday Senior Mashup, bers, $10 for non-members plus the Visit exhibitors’ booths and learn fee is $3, and lunch will be at Joe’s offers cards, dominoes, crafts, recreation center. cost of the meal. For information or how to protect yourself and your puzzles, bingo and socializing over to rsvp, please call (979)297-4533. residence from a hurricane. a light lunch. The schedule is 7 a.m. - “42” Senior citizens make up the majority of registered voters dominoes or table games; 10:15 That means that they are also good citizens with a strong sense of civic a.m. - Pat’s Crafts, led by senior pride and commitment to their country. The older the voter, the more politics coordinator Pat Aschenbeck, 11:45 and social issues they have witnessed, along with what does and does not a.m. - lunch; and 12:45 a.m. - bingo. work for them. They also may be more aware of their rights and how those It all is free. rights were earned. For more information about any of these activities and more, please call (979) 849-4364 and press 5. Alvin’s Senior Citizen Center has a trip to Port Arthur planned Tuesday, June 25, for the Gulf Coast Museum, the Pompei- ian Villa and Rodair Roadhouse. The museum has exhibits honoring some of the well-known people of the coastal region, including Janis Joplin. The cost for those registered will be $13 for the trip and museum

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Over the last decade, Social Security’s communications strategy has of increasingly common government false scenarios or threats to obtain Do not provide sensitive infor- evolved to include electronic messages through our social media chan- employee impersonation scams, this personal information or payments, mation over the phone or internet nels. You can share Social Security information, including links to online time involving the Social Security often requested through gift cards or unless you are certain of who is tools, with a click of a button. Advisory Board. prepaid debit cards. receiving it. You should also never The Advisory Board has reported However, the Social Security wire money or add money to a pre- Using Facebook, we can reach millions of people on a platform they’re that individuals are receiving scam Advisory Board does not contact the paid debit card to pay for any official familiar with and comfortable navigating. We can cross generational phone calls displaying the board’s general public to request personal government service. divides as we encourage users to share their personal experiences with phone number on caller ID. information over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, Social Security programs, such as disability, survivors, and retirement The callers are reportedly Moreover, government employ- you may report that information benefits. You can follow us and repost our articles at www.facebook.com/ attempting to obtain personal infor- ees will never threaten you to obtain online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report socialsecurity. mation, including Social Security personal information or payments. or by calling (800) 269-0271, Our newest social media outlet is our Instagram account. As we do on numbers. In those cases, the call is fraudu- Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 Facebook, we share stories and resources that can help you and your If you receive this type of call, you lent, and you should just hang up. p.m. Eastern Time. loved ones. Check out our new Instagram page at www.Instagram.com/ should not engage with the caller “This caller-ID spoofing scheme You can also report these scams SocialSecurity or provide personal information or has unfortunately evolved to include to the Federal Trade Commis- Have you seen us on YouTube? Our diverse collection of videos covers money in response to requests or the Social Security Advisory Board, sion through a new site specific veterans’ benefits, online services, retirement, Social Security scams, and threats. but it is the same type of scam, to Social Security scams: https: much more. We also offer more in-depth instructions about filing disability Inspector General of Social attempting to mislead people by //identitytheft.gov/ssa. claims. Some of our videos are in Spanish as well. You can view and easily share our videos at www.youtube.com/SocialSecurity. Twitter is another powerful tool we use to keep people informed. We use it to announce new “my Social Security” features and other service Social Security error jeopardizes Medicare coverage for seniors or program changes. You can join our many followers at www.twitter.com/ By Susan Jaffe plans. Others could get cancella- questions to Medicare officials. socialsecurity. Kaiser Health News (TNS) tion notices. Medicare officials say Organizations that help seniors You also should check out our blog, Social Security Matters. You can At least a quarter of a million approximately 250,000 people are say they are getting some ques- subscribe and read up-to-date columns about programs, policy, and Medicare beneficiaries may receive affected. tions from Medicare beneficiaries. people like you who are helped by Social Security every day. Read more bills for as many as five months of Medicare and Social Security said Two seniors in Louisiana lost drug at blog.socialsecurity.gov. premiums they thought they already they expect that proper deduc- coverage after their policies were tions and payments to insurers will Connecting with us on social media helps you share important infor- paid. canceled due to the SSA error. resume this month or next. Insurers mation and knowledge with the people you care about. Follow along But they shouldn’t toss the letter are required to send bills directly to and share our pages with someone who you want to positively affect in the garbage. It’s not a scam or a their members for the unpaid premi- today. See all of our social media channels at www.socialsecurity.gov/ mistake. ums, according to Medicare. socialmedia. Because of what the Social Secu- rity Administration calls “a process- But neither agency would explain (Nicole Tiggemann, Social Security spokesperson.) ing error” that occurred in January, it how the error occurred or provide a did not deduct premiums from some more exact number or the names of seniors’ Social Security checks and the plans that were shortchanged. it didn’t pay the insurance plans, The amount the plans are owed according to the agency’s “fre- also wasn’t disclosed. A notice to quently asked questions” page on beneficiaries on Medicare’s website its website. The problem applies to lacks key details. private drug policies and Medicare Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., who Advantage plans that provide both chairs the Ways and Means Com- medical and drug coverage and mittee, and two colleagues wrote to substitute for traditional govern- both agencies about the problem ment-run Medicare. on May 22 but have not received Some people will discover they a response from Medicare. Social must find the money to pay the Security’s response referred most SENIOR FOCUS PAGES www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 June 18, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 7 Downsizing tips before you move to a senior living community From seniorlifestyle.com living room and bedroom! “Does this spark joy”? If it doesn’t, MAKE A PLAN VISIT YOUR NEW HOME set it aside. Downsizing is process that FREQUENTLY BEFORE THE DON’T DISPOSE OF THINGS involves different days of high pro- MOVE-IN IMMEDIATELY ductivity, with some space to reflect If you’re moving into a senior You don’t need to throw away in between. When you see a move living community, spend some time your old things just yet. Set them on the horizon, get out the calendar with loved ones in your new apart- aside, preferably out of sight, and and set dates for those productive ment or cottage home and visualize see how you get along without days. your favorite possessions around them. You could be surprised at how Define goals for each day, write you. Where will you put them? What little you notice they’re gone — and down who will need to be involved won’t be necessary anymore? Then, how much you enjoy living with less to reach those goals, and get when you return to your house, it stuff. friends and relatives involved early will be easier to visualize where DON’T THROW THINGS AWAY on so they can be ready to help each item will or won’t fit in your IF YOU CAN HELP IT when those days come. new home as you’re organizing. Rather than chucking your old MAKE A LIST, BEFORE YOU BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE possessions in the garbage, where START GOING THROUGH EACH ITEM’S PURPOSE. it will eventually end up in a landfill, THINGS Alternatively, take the advice of you can find a new owner for many Involve a loved one if you think it Marie Kondo, author of The Life- of your things. It’s not as difficult to will help, but it’s O.K. to sit down by Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The part with familiar items when you yourself and write down the posses- Japanese Art of Decluttering and know someone else will be enjoying sions that you would like to bring to Organizing, who advises you to them. And if you can’t give it away, your new home. pick up each item and ask yourself, try to recycle! While it’s not easy, it can be most helpful to write your list without walking around your house and pulling things out. If you can’t think of them now, you won’t miss them when they’re gone. 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Port Freeport expands acreage with Horizon Terminal Services to accommodate additional cargo Port Freeport and long-term partner continues to grow because of their Port Freeport Executive Director/ Horizon Terminal Services (HTS) took innovative approach to a seamless CEO. another step toward building one of automotive supply chain, a fully In 2018, nearly 70,000 vehicles the finest roll-on, roll-off service cen- integrated technological solution were handled at Port Freeport, of ters on the Gulf Coast with the signing providing total logistics and not the which nearly 90 percent were new of an agreement to add a 20-acre least, a solutions-oriented customer vehicles, a 40 percent increase from tract to their current lease holdings approach. We are pleased to partner the previous year. In 2018, a number in order to accommodate additional with HTS on the expansion and look of shipping lines added new services automobiles and Ro/Ro cargo. forward to their continued growth at connecting Freeport with Oceania, “Horizon Terminal Services Port Freeport,” stated Phyllis Saathoff, Indian sub-continent, the Mediterra- nean and the Middle East, increasing both imports and exports. “The Port Commission is pleased that Horizon Terminal Services is expanding their operations at Port Freeport. Positioning themselves for continued growth is positive for the unloading cargo, vehicle processing including Factory New and Previ- Port and will lead to more job opportu- and storage, and quality inspection. ously Owned Vehicles, High and nities for the area. We look forward to “We are pleased with our growth Heavy, Static, Breakbulk and Project our continued partnership with HTS,” and the success we have found here Cargoes. HTS offers a combination of said Port Chairman Paul Kresta. at Port Freeport,” said James Nash, services including terminal operations, In 2015, Horizon Terminal Ser- the general manager for Horizon vehicle and equipment processing, vices established a state-of-the-art Terminal Services. long and short-term storage, inland processing facility at Port Freeport Horizon Terminal Services is a transportation and logistics distribu- for the import and export of vehicles private automotive marine terminal, tion management. Safety is a high and heavy construction equipment. processor and logistics management priority for HTS, providing clean and The region has seen an increasing company that provides customers a safe working environments for all number of job opportunities created variety of professional and value- staff. Their goal is to keep personnel in the region due to the services added services. The Company is set safe along with damage-free cargo provided by HTS, such as loading and up to handle a variety of cargoes, and equipment. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 June 18, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 9 Three ACC baseball players selected in MLB draft Three baseball players from Alvin ing stories in the draft,” ACC Athletic him to ACC – he was a hidden Community College were selected Director Bill Lewis said. “A year ago gem.” during the Major League Baseball nobody remembered him because Pitre was selected by the Mil- Amateur Draft. he had suffered from Lyme disease waulkee Brewers in the 35th round. Javeon Cody, Gerrit Van Zijll and and hadn’t played in several years. Pitre was named to the Region 14 Odrick Pitre were picked throughout Fast-forward 12 months, and he All-Conference second team. the 50 rounds of the draft. turned himself into a draft pick for “Odrick had a really good season “We are so proud of the young the New York Yankees.” for us at shortstop, and we’re really men we had selected in the 2019 Cody was selected in the 15th happy about his opportunity,” Lewis MLB draft,” ACC head coach Jason round by the Miami Marlins. Cody said. Schreiber said. “Their hard work and was named player of the year for Schreiber said he was proud of commitment to the game of baseball NJCAA Region 14 for his perfor- his players and feels they represent has given them this tremendous mance during the 2019 season. the ACC program well. opportunity to play pro baseball. “Javeon is one of the best “We wish them success moving What they have given to this pro- athletes in the draft. It’s hard to find forward and know they will continue gram will forever be appreciated.” someone with his combination of to represent themselves and this Van Zijll was taken by the New speed and strength,” Lewis said. program with dignity and honor,” York Yankees in the 22nd round. He “He was the conference player Schreiber said. “Javeon, Odrick and was named Pitcher of the Year for of the year, and Coach Schreiber Gerrit will forever be Dolphins in our Region 14. Van Zijll had previously felt he would definitely be drafted hearts.” committed to playing at Texas Tech because of the scouts who have Four former ACC players were University prior to being drafted. shown interest. Kudos to our coach- taken in the 2018 draft, including: “Gerrit is one of the most interest- ing staff for finding him and bringing C.J. Carter, Blake Chisolm, Jean Carlos “J.C.” Correa and Joey Pulido. “Alvin Community College Baseball benefits greatly from their achievement,” Schreiber said. “Tal- ented players will see this program as a viable option to continue their careers allowing the program to continue being a top-tier Division 1 junior college program.” The Dolphins turned in a strong 2019 season, earning the top seed in the Region 14 Tournament. Cody, Van Zijll and several other players received several honors for their performance and two were also named to the All-Academic team. For more information about the ACC Athletics program, visit www.alvincollege.edu/athletics. DID YOU KNOW? • Instituting a three-day weekend could reduce U.S. energy use by 20 percent. • While people who stay up later are likely to be more intelligent, they are also more likely to have vivid nightmares. • The moving walkways you most often see in airports (and even some supermarkets) are called “travelators.” • We’re all moving through space at approximately 2.7 million miles per hour all the time. • NASA’s internet connection can reach speeds of up to 91 gigabits per second. Page 10 THE BULLETIN June 18, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Colorado State University hurricane forecast increases number of storms expected Tribune News Service (TNS) named storms, including six hur- rent weak El Niño event conditions expects a near normal season with prediction. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A ricanes and two major hurricanes of will persist, but some anomalous between nine and 15 named storms A weak El Niño will work to prominent hurricane forecast has Category 3 or higher. The 14 storms cooling in recent weeks weakens to form, including four to eight reduce tropical cyclone activity but upped its storm count slightly for the include Subtropical Storm Andrea, our confidence in this assessment,” hurricanes and two to four major warmer sea surface temperatures 2019 storm season as questions which formed in late May prior to the the updated forecast notes. hurricanes of Category 3 strength and a strong African monsoon about the staying power of El Niño official June 1 start date of hurricane A normal season, which runs or higher. season could increase activity. swirl. season. between June 1 and Nov. 30, has Gerry Bell, lead hurricane “There is some uncertainty based The updated forecast from An April forecast from CSU called 12 named storms, including six hur- forecaster for the center, which is on model prediction as to how Colorado State University is calling for a slightly below average season. ricanes and three major hurricanes. part of the National Oceanic and strong each of those will be,” Bell for a near average season with 14 “We currently anticipate that cur- The federal Climate Prediction Atmospheric Administration, said said last month. Center, which released its seasonal there are competing elements in CSU will issue updated forecasts hurricane forecast May 23, also the atmosphere that complicate the July 9 and Aug. 5. In wild run of weather, tornadoes set US 12-day record The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) said Bill Bunting, chief of the fore- conducive to setting off the severe For 12 consecutive days, the gov- cast operations branch at the storm storms that spawn tornadoes. ernment’s Storm Prediction Center center, in Norman, Okla. As for the U.S. 12-day record, has logged reports of at least eight “What’s unique about this year is Bunting cautioned that the data is tornadoes daily, a destructive and that we have had day after day of preliminary and that it would take a impressive streak that constitutes a severe storms in the same areas,” few months to verify the sightings. record — at least for now. he said. He said some of the reports actually “The fact that it’s been persistent A stubborn pattern in the upper might be multiple sightings of the is unusual, but not unprecedented,” atmosphere has been particularly same tornado.

Scheduled Classes June 22 9am - 3pm www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 June 18, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 11 Page 12 THE BULLETIN June18, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com presence. Our levels of circulating also had each participating dog Your dog is internalizing stress, bad vibes, study concludes oxytocin — often referred to as the owner — all of whom were women By Melissa Healy linked to the stress of its owner than journal Scientific Reports, is the “love hormone” — rise when we — complete a battery of question- Los Angeles Times (TNS) it is to the dog’s own temperament. first to find that this contagion is not gaze into a dog’s eyes. Probably naires that measured not only Is your dog stressed out? Maybe In the 15,000 years that humans fleeting. It also suggests that a dog because they walk more, and also their own personality traits, but the you’re the one who needs a belly and dogs have lived together, owner’s mental well-being shapes socialize more, dog owners live temperament of their dogs. rub. dependence and mutual affection the pet’s emotional health in a longer and healthier lives than those When the study authors looked New research finds that through- have deepened our bond. And uniquely powerful way. without a canine companion. for alignment between the tempera- out a dog’s life, the stress levels of a science has long established that Much has been made of the But the latest research dem- ments of dog owners and their pets, canine and his or her human tend to “emotional contagion” between us health benefits that dogs offer to onstrates the extent to which that they found no significant similarities rise and fall together. In fact, stress and our canine pets is very real. humans. Our heart rates and blood psychological connection is a or differences. There was little to in a dog appears to be more closely The new study, published in the pressure routinely decline in their two-way street. Return from work suggest either that humans “pick” in a consistently foul mood and dogs that match their personalities, even if you don’t actually kick the or that, like the stereotypical old dog — please don’t! — your furry married couple, they grow more friend’s stress level is likely to rise similar over time. accordingly. But when the researchers exam- Researchers recruited 33 ined the hair samples, they found Shetland sheepdogs and 25 border clear evidence of emotional conver- collies and measured levels of the gence between dog and human. stress hormone cortisol in their Taken once in summer and once hair and the hair of their human in winter to account for seasonal guardians. Unlike cortisol levels variability, cortisol concentrations in the bloodstream, levels in hair tended to be high in the sheepdogs don’t vary widely over a day, week and collies when their human guard- or month. Since it builds up slowly, ians’ levels were also high. And this it offers a clearer picture of stress key measure of chronic stress was levels over time. lower in dogs whose owners’ hair The research team from the samples indicated lower levels of University of Linkoping in Sweden chronic stress. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 June 18, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 13 Pet Talk: Keep fur babies cool in the Texas summer heat Moe Bandy and his co-author England Summer brings with it an expecta- however, may not slow down when exhaustion, it should be wet down tion of sweltering temperatures, they get too hot, so owners should with cool (not cold) water and be to speak at library foundation’s dinner sometimes to the point of danger. be mindful to limit their activity as put near a blowing fan in a shaded, The Brazoria County Library The dinner will be at 6 p.m. at As temperatures climb, remem- the temperature rises, according to air-conditioned area. System Foundation presents its the Brazoria County Fairgrounds ber that if you are hot, your pet is Rutter. If the pet vomits, acts lethargic, 10th annual Evening with the Auditorium in Angleton. Tickets for probably feeling even hotter. Dogs “Any dog that wants to take a has red gums, or seems to have Authors on Thursday, July 18, the event will be $45 per person and cats generate more heat than break, doesn’t want to walk, or is small, red bruises on its mouth, featuring Moe Bandy, country- and includes a steak dinner. people and usually also have a thick panting heavily should be given eyes, or abdomen it should be taken western artist, and Scot England, Tickets can be purchased from layer of fur to trap that heat inside. fresh, cool water and a shady spot to a veterinarian as soon as pos- co-author of his autobiography, any Foundation board member, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical to rest until their breathing normal- sible. If you are unsure of whether “Lucky Me.” your branch library or by calling assistant professor at the Texas izes and they want to return to it is an emergency situation, it is Moe Bandy’s country music the Library Administration office at A&M College of Veterinary Medicine activity,” Rutter said. “Avoid exercise better to have the pet checked out accomplishments are many, (979) 864-1505. & Biomedical Sciences, has some during the heat of the day and just in case, because heat stroke including 10 #1 songs, 40 Top Proceeds from the dinner and tips on identifying signs that your take a 10- to 15-minute break to can cause serious damage very Ten hits, 5 auction will pet may be too hot and suggestions cool down every 15 to 20 minutes quickly. Gold Records be used to on ways to keep them safe and cool when the temperature is over 80 Rutter also reminds pet owners and numer- fund Pop-Up on hot summer days. degrees.” that it is dangerous to leave a pet ous ACM Libraries at While people sweat all over to get If an animal cannot get rid of inside a parked car during any time and CMA remote events rid of excess heat, dogs and cats excess heat, it may develop heat of the year, but especially during the awards. Moe or locations. are only able to sweat through their exhaustion or heat stroke; environ- summer; in as little as 15 minutes, travels and People will be paw pads. mental temperature, humidity, and the inside of a car can become still performs able to check Most pets rely on panting to cool the pet’s activity level can all play a lethally hot. frequently at out eBooks down, but animals with shorter role in developing these conditions. The best way to avoid heat his Americana without an noses, like Bulldogs and Persian “Heat exhaustion is the feeling of exhaustion and heat stroke is to Theatre in app or a cats, tend to be less heat tolerant, lethargy, discomfort, or weakness be aware of the amount of time a Branson, Mis- library card. meaning they have a harder time that is experienced when the body pet spends outside in the summer souri. This allows getting rid of excess body heat. gets too hot,” Rutter said. “It’s the and to watch for any symptoms of The book, the library to “Very young and older animals, body’s way of saying, ‘slow down!’” these conditions. With these simple “Lucky Me,” take eBooks especially those with underlying In comparison, heat stroke is an precautions, pet owners can ensure chronicles to areas of the conditions, are also less heat toler- illness caused by increased body that their dogs and cats stay safe the ups and county where ant than healthy adult animals,” temperature. According to Rutter, it during the worst of summer. downs of the there is no Rutter said. “If you hear snoring, is much more serious and can even (Pet Talk is a service of the singer’s life from rodeo clown and physical library, making eBooks coughing, or gurgling when your pet be life-threatening if not caught College of Veterinary Medicine & bronc buster, to backstage stories available to all ages from young tries to pant or gets excited, it’s not early. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M of his life as a country-western children to seniors. It will also going to be heat tolerant.” If a pet is showing signs of heat University.) singer. allow us to expand our number Factors such as obesity, long hair, Scot England worked in radio of mobile hotspots available for and medications can also make and then as a TV news anchor/ checkout by library users who pets more sensitive to heat. If any UDC awards scholarship at meeting reporter and often interviewed have no access to WiFi at home. of these apply to your pet, Rutter country artists. Event sponsorships are still advises talking to a veterinarian Since moving to Nashville, he available. There will be a silent about increased heat sensitivity. has helped write autobiographies auction of book-themed gift Luckily, there are many things with Moe, as well as Ronnie baskets assembled by the Friends people can do to help their pets cool McDowell and Johnny Lee. of the Library groups that support down on hot days. The simplest England and Bandy will talk about each of the 12 branch libraries. solution is to keep pets inside an the co-writing process and Moe The Brazoria County Library air-conditioned building, but there is bringing his guitar, so we can Foundation, founded in 1981, is are other options if the pet will be expect a little music—lucky us! He a 501(c) 3 organization created spending time outside. will also have copies of his book to support the Brazoria County “Shade, cool water to drink or for sale and will be signing them. Library System. play in, a fan, and a cool surface, such as grass, help pets cool down – just like how we seek out a glass DID YOU KNOW? of lemonade, a shady spot to rest, • The world’s oldest known creature was a 507-year-old clam named Ming. and a breeze when we are too hot,” Researchers accidentally killed it while trying to figure out how old it was. Rutter said. • Swedish blood donors receive a text message whenever their blood Cats usually limit their own activ- helps save a life. ity and seek out shade if they get • There is ice (yes, frozen water) on Mercury. The closest planet to the too hot but should still be provided a sun. fresh source of water and should be At a recent meeting of the Lamar Fontaine Chapter of the United • There’s a small café in France that sells coffee to rude customers for not be put outside for the first time Daughters of the Confederacy #33, club members awarded Kaigan Sims- €7. Polite customers get their coffee for €1.40. We’re guessing that most during the summer. Mariest a $500 Scholarship. Kaigan said she will be attending Howard customers pay €7. Working, agility, and motivated Payne University in Brownwood starting in August, and she will be dogs, like retrievers or game dogs, playing soccer there for the Yellow Jackets. She plans to pursue a field • North Korea accidentally hit one of its own cities during a failed missile of study that will help in her goal of becoming a pediatrician. test in 2017. Page 14 THE BULLETIN June 18, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Holding a knife-throwing contest while washing dishes may not have been such a good idea (Continued from Page 1) perfect throw at the milk carton. The (he called it bossiness), and as I the truth as she perceived it, and we It was a great success. We were minutes, and then we discovered circus couldn’t match the thrills and executed my perfect second throw, absolutely couldn’t have that. relieved of remaining dish duty. two seemingly unrelated objects. dexterity we would demonstrate. he kicked the milk carton. In a surprisingly short amount Donnis was told to rest and I, as The first was a “butcher knife,” a I washed. Donnis dried. Not good. That left his foot in of time, considering how far the his rescuer, was to keep him under long, sharp wooden-handled affair, Donnis threw, and the knife the position the milk carton had grocery store was from us, mother observation. and an empty milk carton. slightly off target hit carton but didn’t previously occupied. The knife arrived and took one look at the After a few hours, mother felt Why we had a milk carton, I stick into it. I quickly retrieved the penetrated (deeply) the foot (but pale Donnis, the blood on the floor, it was safe to return to work, and don’t know, as we had a milk cow. knife and with speed and dexterity fortunately not the floor) and stood the knife and the excellent tourni- we felt it was safe to congratulate Perhaps that poor beast couldn’t threw it at the carton. Perfect throw. up quivering, accompanied by a quet, threw him in the car and flew ourselves on our excellent crisis maintain production to suffice the It went into and through the gusher of blood. to town to the doctor’s office. management. needs of the eight kids and two carton, and stuck in floor, vibrating This was undesirable on two Wound cleaned, stitches done Life was good for a week or so adults in the household. Regard- gently just as I had imagined. It was fronts. I didn’t want Donnis to bleed and bandage of great size applied, as we milked his injury for all we less, we possessed the empty milk a heady moment indeed. to death, since blood was pumping Donnis was interrogated at office could, and I was commended for my carton and only needed to discover Donnis quickly retrieved the knife out pretty freely, and we had better and on ride back home. He, to his coolness under fire. its purpose. and readied himself for his second have a good explanation of how this credit, stuck to prearranged story of The moral to this tale is, never As I washed the knife, I sud- attempt. He threw, and the knife occurred. knife carelessly put in drain board, leave eight- and seven-year-old denly felt inspiration concerning the sliced into the carton, but not the I, with no previous boy scout or falling out and sticking in his foot. boys to work in tandem with sharp moment in time that the knife and floor. medical training, succeeded in tying I, as all good under-aged cocon- objects, or probably fire, too. Noth- milk carton’s existence intersected The knife not sticking up in the a tourniquet around his foot with spirators do, confirmed his story ing good could come of it. in our lives. floor was probably a good thing enough pressure to reduce blood in minute detail. My description (Send comments by When Donnis dried the knife, for our future well-being, but he flow to a mere trickle. I then located of blood flow and life threatening email to editor John Toth at instead of putting it in its designated regarded it as a semi-failure or the number for Bo Smith’s grocery emergency treatment (applied by [email protected]. Or, send spot, he could throw it at the milk semi-success, depending on your that we were forbidden to use, and yours truly) was met with horror, and regular mail to The Bulletin, P.O. carton, and just like the knife throw- perspective. called mother. Donnis looking pale again. Box 2426, Angleton, TX. 77516) ers at the circus, stick it up in that I told Donnis that after my second “Mom, knife fell, Donnis’ foot, carton, vibrating with the residual throw we had to do some dishes bleeding really bad.” And just like energy of the throw. between throws, or we would be in that she was on her way. We could Alaska trip crossed off my bucket list have told Edna (she was the eldest I would then, naturally, retrieve trouble for not finishing them. He (Continued from Page 1) Alaska is a pretty dry state, but at home), but she would have told the knife and execute another took exception to my leadership The view from our balcony state- the average annual rainfall in Ket- room in several places was worth chikan is between 140 – 160 inches the price of the trip, not to mention a year. It’s one of the rainiest cities Thank you sir, may I have another - shingle shot phase 2 the things we saw and did on this in America. (Continued from Page 1) aspirin and other medicines of zoster) is caused by the varicella adventure. In 1949, Ketchikan got 202.55 time afterwards. The Houston this type are heroes in my book. zoster virus (VZV), the same virus The motto of the cruise line we inches of rain. But it shows no signs Chronicle at the time did not have In about 20 minutes, fever down, that causes chickenpox. The virus enjoyed is, “Come back new.” Now, of flooding because the water runs a paternal leave policy. They gave aches not gone, but suppressed stays inactive in the body for life I don’t know if we came back new, off into the ocean. What a grand the new moms three months of paid well enough. and can reactivate years, or even but we did come back with a differ- idea. We need to try this at the leave, but the fathers got nothing. I sure hope that this was all decades later, causing shingles. ent perspective on life – a better mouth of the San Bernard River and Luckily, I had an understanding worth it. I couldn’t sleep, so I got The CDC recommends that point of view. see what happens. editor who could juggle the calendar on Facebook and announced my healthy adults ages 50 and older get We made four ports of call The mixture of fresh and sea a little so that new dads like me predicament. the shingles vaccine. I got the more – Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway (all water creates a natural wonderland could get acquainted with the kiddos “About a day is par,” one of my potent one, Shingrix. It is given in in Alaska) and Victoria, Canada. filled with all kinds of wildlife. and help out. friends reassured me. two doses, two to six months apart. The first stop was Ketchikan and Ketchikan’s weather is regulated But I digress. After having this “Some shingles vaccines have Ask your general practitioner was the only stop we did not have by its coastal environment and its brief chat with the nurse, I was not caused shingles. I hope you don’t about whether you need this vac- planned shore excursions. location in our nation’s largest forest worried at all about any side effects get shingles,” said another. I hope cine, because the side effects are But, hey, it is the Salmon Capital – the Tongass National Forest. It is this second time around not. After all this, I want to be rid not pleasant, but are nothing like the of the World. However, it wasn’t nearly 17 million acres in size – just That changed quickly. It all hit of the shingles threat forever. The real thing. salmon season. I would have liked a little larger than West Virginia. It is me that night – fever, joint aches, nurse said the second shot would Anyone who has ever had to see them swim upstream, even also the largest temperate rainforest headache, but harder than the first last a lifetime, however long that chickenpox can develop shingles. though that effort has a sad ending, in the world. time. I felt freezing cold and reached may be. Most adults in the United States and we were on vacation to “come Only being in port a short time, for the Advil. Took two tablets in my “Got some extra shingles in my had chickenpox when they were back new.” there wasn’t time to fully explore shaking hands and swallowed them. garage I may get rid of ... hope it’s children, before the advent of the Since you asked, salmon swim up everything, but we did get to visit Then hit the hot shower for about 30 not too late,” wrote a third friend. routine childhood vaccination that to 6,000 miles before coming back the cultural center and learned a bit minutes. What did I get myself into? Thanks, I needed that. now protects against chickenpox. home to spawn. They sometimes about why the natives carved totem It was too late to turn back. I was What it all boils down to is that I I had it. I was miserable, but swim 200 miles up the river to find poles and some of the associated at the mercy of the side effects. I sat don’t want to get the shingles. Look didn’t have to go to school for a their preferred places to spawn. legends. That’s for another column, down on the edge of the tub and let it up on the Internet. It’s not a pretty while. That’s always a plus side They have been using the same though. the hot water flow all over me. It felt sight. Don’t look right before a meal. to childhood illnesses, especially river to spawn for thousands of (Jan wants to hear from you. good. This water bill will not be at an If this vaccine prevents it, great. All Monday morning headaches and years. Write her in care of The Bulletin. all-time low, but when the going gets of the discomfort for a brief period Friday morning stomach aches. After spawning, they usually die Email: [email protected]. tough, the hot water gets going. was worth it. They generate four-day weekends of exhaustion. Not a good way to Snail mail: The Bulletin, PO Box The people who invented Advil, Shingles (also called herpes – for a short time only. go, but that’s life. 2426, Angleton TX, 77516.) www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 June 18, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 15 Some memorable headlines from Ernie’s 45 years of editing, and one under pressure that got away (Continued from Page 1) fairness. They write headlines that won the College World Series. It page headline for the next morning’s In 1973, then U.S. Secretary sters. Finally, with the world waiting can bring a smile or a tear. And was the first national team title in paper. “Hellhole 1, New York 0.” of State Henry Kissinger engaged anxiously, the zoo admitted nothing they reminisce and tell “war stories” the school’s 91-year history. This is the only time I remember in “shuttle diplomacy” to help end was working. about memorable headlines that Chronicle copy editor Bill Gould TV stations coming to interview a the Yom Kippur War. Well after Larry Lovelace, a copy editor made the paper … and unprintable was tasked with writing a headline headline writer. midnight, having just completed our at the now-defunct Houston Post, ones that didn’t. that rose to the occasion. His offer- One headline is memorable for last edition, we were all about ready wrote the perfect headline: “Ling Here are a few more memorable ing – “Rice guys finish first” – not not making the paper. to head home when the wire service Ling and Hsing Hsing can’t can’t.” headlines from my 45 years at only dominated the front page but The Chronicle had a headline on moved a bulletin: Kissinger had Copy editors are the unsung the Houston Post and Houston ended up on T-shirts throughout the the page and ready for the presses reached a Mideast peace agree- heroes at newspapers. They edit Chronicle. city. to roll when it looked as if George ment. stories for grammar, accuracy and In 2003, the Rice baseball team On the day of the first game of W. Bush was going to edge Al Gore Newspaper headlines - unlike the NBA Championship playoff in the 2000 presidential election. those on websites - are limited by series between the Houston Rock- When Gore appealed the Florida space considerations. So with the ets and New York Knicks in 1994, results, I remember actually yelling pressroom screaming at us to hurry, New York Post columnist Wallace “stop the presses” so we could we set about writing a headline. We Matthews wrote a critical article change the headline. It was almost had “Kissinger__?__Mideast peace about Houston. The New York Post 2 a.m. The headline we had to kill? pact.” We needed a verb. headline called Houston a “hellhole.” “It’s Bush with a W.” “Signs”. No, not yet accurate. Houston residents were offended. Notice I refer to these headlines Hurry. How dare those Yankees! not as the best, but as memorable. “Develops”. No. It was further That night the Rockets won the That’s because the most memorable along than that. Hurry. first game of the playoffs. Copy headline is one I wish I could take “Hammers out”. That’s good, but editor Glenn Redus wrote the front- back. too long. Something similar. Hurry. Someone had an idea, and it fit. Some more standout newspaper headlines Under pressure from the pressroom, I let it go. I was proud of myself until the next morning when I picked up the paper to admire our work. There in big, bold type was the headline: “Kissinger forges Mideast peace pact.” To this day, I shudder thinking about it. (Ernie Williamson welcomes reader input. Please contact Ernie at [email protected])

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The Seattle Times (TNS) Cooking up a winner Tweet of the Week The Tonya Harding sandwich Brewers pitcher Jhoulys Chacin From Whitney Cummings: So what was the winning entree, walked in three straight runs with “Straight guys already have a pride a club sandwich? the bases loaded. parade — it’s called NASCAR.” Ex-figure skater Tonya Harding Lovers of the George Foreman Stat of the Week — yes, the one of Nancy Kerrigan Grill are just dying to know: So when From Baseball America: The U.S. kneecapping infamy — has cap- is Jhoulys Chacin Wok Night? produces 15 professional baseball tured the Season 16 title for “Worst Going, going, gone players per 1 million residents Cooks In America: Celebrity Edition” Major league hitters blasted a — compared to 191 in the Domini- on the Food Network. record 1,135 home runs in May. can Republic. “I can’t believe I did this,” Harding Which might be why you’re Just wondering told The Oregonian. “This time, I’ll seeing more pitchers sporting neck — Did anybody else have Ashleigh Barty and Marketa Von- From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham drousova reaching the women’s final in their French Open office Drug users: Get help and turn to Christ pool? — If the Raptors win the Larry O’Brien Trophy, will Canada hold we acknowledge our sin. The Bible Q: It is shameful to admit that I it hostage to get the Stanley Cup says, “Repent... that your sins am jealous of my own sister who back? is beautiful, successful and sweet. may be blotted out, so that times Name games I’m miserable when we’re together, of refreshing may come” (Acts 3: yet I love her. How can I overcome 19). There is nothing more healing Patriots QB Tom Brady filed an this horrible conflict that depresses than to take our minds off of our- application to trademark the nick- me? - J.R. selves and put them on others. “In name “Tom Terrific.” Tom Seaver A: Envy, jealousy, and covetous- lowliness of mind let each esteem fans and Mighty Manfred might ness are interrelated. Discontent others better than himself” (Philip- have something to say about that. with our position and possessions pians 2:3). Rookie of the Year often indicates a self-centered Others may appear to “have it Ignas Dovydaitis, 11 1/2 months attitude which leads to intolerant, all,” but everyone suffers to some old, outcrawled 24 rivals over a resentful, and even malicious extent in their lives. There are 5-meter carpeted track to capture feelings toward a real or imagined many things that can hide behind the annual baby-racing competition rival. We may covet the success, a beautiful face, a sweet spirit in Vilnius, Lithuania. The winning personality, material possessions, and talent. We think that they secret, insiders say, is resisting the good looks, or position of another. are always accepted and treated urge to pit for a new diaper. Then, in order to compensate for special but often such people He should have run through a frustrated ego, we make unkind harbor pain of some kind. How the terminal and destructive remarks and sub- wonderful when we can show love. The Browns cut Desmond Har- merge ourselves in self-pity, anger, For those who are truly happy, they rison – who started half their games bitterness, and depression. will bring joy to others. A beautiful last season – after he missed his Recognizing it and admitting spirit is apparent when we submit flight to attend a mandatory mini- it takes courage and truth. Being ourselves completely to God who camp. convicted is the first step toward is “able to make all grace abound the Savior. It pleases Jesus when toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8). 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DID YOU KNOW? • Alex, the African parrot, was the first and only non-human animal to ask THE MIDDLETONS By Ralph Dunagin and Dana Summers an existential question. After learning specific shapes and colors, and being able to identify them correctly, he was placed in front of a mirror. He asked “What color?” and learned he was grey. • People who talk to their pets and name their cars also tend to be more intelligent, according to a study from the University of Chicago. This is called ‘anthropomorphizing.’ • In 2007, a man named Timothy Ray Brown was cured of HIV with a bone marrow transplant from someone with HIV-resistant genes. Also known as the “Berlin patient,” he was the first person ever cured of HIV. • Only 20 percent of U.S. students learn a foreign language in school. • Wealthy Russians hire fake ambulances for about $200 an hour to cut through traffic. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 June 18, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 19 Bulletin Horoscope Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ARIES (March 21-April 19): ting ahead. companions could act in surprising Beautify your surroundings in the LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ways. upcoming week. You could have goals and objectives can become SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. some great decorating ideas or use supersized in the upcoming week. 21): As the week unfolds, you a creative touch to rearrange things You may see unlimited opportuni- may experience exhilaration or an in a more appealing and efficient ties in every encounter. At the epiphany. Even in the best of times, manner. Whatever you envision you same time, you will easily be able though, you still need to keep up can achieve. to compartmentalize your job and with the maintenance and mundane TAURUS (April 20-May 20): other responsibilities to keep it all in tasks of daily life. Routine chores Food prepared with care is always balance. help keep you well-grounded. better than instant. In the week VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. to come, you may expect instant might suffer from news fatigue. Take 19): Someone might not take you gratification of some of your desires. a break from depressing headlines seriously in the week ahead. Your You might appreciate whatever you and scandal-ridden newsfeeds in strategies and agendas may gain get more, though, if you take time to the week to come. Instead, fill your little traction and your attempts to savor the process. mind with uplifting and inspiring exert control over a situation might GEMINI (May 21-June 20): material that deepens your inner fall flat for now. Be patient, all things Words are like water and are often peace. in time. better when filtered. You could be so LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): enthused about something or some- week ahead, a down-to-earth and Overcome adversity by having faith one that you say whatever pops into highly specific approach works best in a positive outcome. You and a your head. In the upcoming week, to counteract sweeping statements partner could frustrate one another it would be wise to be more mindful and broad generalizations. A partner in the upcoming week since one of and discreet. could be romantic but fickle, so you acts as the brakes and the other CANCER (June 21-July 22): enjoy but keep your eyes open for one has a foot on the gas pedal. It may be difficult to put email or yellow or red flags. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

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to adapt to a variety of responses Dig deep and use your visualization chaos theory. Although there may “TENTS” PRESENT -- getting are They ... now. right gifts their receiving are campers The Answer: to avoid misunderstandings. In the abilities to manifest financial suc- be mix-ups and confusion somehow TRUSTY SPRAIN FENCE STYLE Jumbles: week ahead, everyone might be a cess. It could be difficult to curtail you will emerge into a better place. happy-go-lucky mood except for expenditures because your attitude Your sensitivity and sympathetic your partner who is focused on get- might be that bigger is better. Close concern for others can be overdone. History of the World On This Day JUNE 18 tion Proclamation, which outlawed Nazis. 1621 - The first duel in America slavery in U.S. territories. JUNE 22 took place in the Plymouth Colony JUNE 20 1836 - The U.S. Congress in Massachusetts. 1782 - The U.S. Congress approved the Deposit Act, which 1778 - Britain evacuated Phila- approved the Great Seal of the contained a provision for turning delphia during the U.S. Revolution- United States. over surplus federal revenue to the ary War. 1793 - Eli Whitney applied for a states. 1812 - The War of 1812 began cotton gin patent. He received the 1868 - Christopher Latham as the U.S. declared war against patent on March 14. The cotton gin Sholes received a patent for an Great Britain. The conflict began initiated the American mass-pro- invention that he called a “Type- over trade restrictions. duction concept. Writer.” JUNE 19 1928 - Washburn-Crosby Com- 1926 - The first lip reading 0240 BC - Eratosthenes esti- pany merged with 26 other mills to tournament in America was held in mated the circumference of the become General Mills. Philadelphia, PA. Earth using two sticks. JUNE 21 JUNE 23 1586 - English colonists sailed 1611 - English explorer Henry 1509 - Henry VIII was crowned away from Roanoke Island, N.C., Hudson, his son and several other King of England. after failing to establish England’s people were set adrift in present- 1664 - New Jersey, named after first permanent settlement in day Hudson Bay by mutineers. the Isle of Jersey, was founded. America. 1772 - Slavery was outlawed in 1675 - King Philip’s War began 1778 - U.S. General George England. when Indians massacre colonists at Washington’s troops finally left 1815 - Napoleon Bonaparte Swansee, Plymouth colony. Valley Forge after a winter of train- abdicated a second time. 1896 - Booker T. Washington ing. 1933 - Germany became a one became the first African American 1862 - U.S. President Abraham political party country when Hitler to receive an honorary MA degree Lincoln outlined his Emancipa- banned parties other than the from Howard University. Page 20 THE BULLETIN June 18, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com